jump bid

jump bid

n.1. Games A bridge bid that skips at least one level of bidding.2. A bid, as in an auction, for more than is necessary or required in order to have the winning bid.

jump bid

n (Bridge) bridge a bid by the responder at a higher level than is necessary

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n. a bid in bridge higher than necessary to reach the next bidding level, usu. indicating exceptional strength.